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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6vsAUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI Q5 I (8R) · Facelift 2012

3.0 TDI V6

245 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2012-2014
VS

AUDI Q5 III (GU)

2.0 TFSI

268 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,172 km
    728 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    268 hp
    200 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    782 L
  • Best practicality score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
245hp183kW
268hp200kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,925kg4,244lb
Gross weight
2,470kg5,445lb
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Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.8s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,172km728mi
Calculated
691km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,629mm182in
4,717mm186in
Width
1,898mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,655mm65in
1,669mm66in
Wheelbase
2,807mm111in
2,817mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
-
Rear track
1,614mm64in
-
Ground clearance
200mm8in
-
Trunk volume
540L
782L
Max trunk volume
1,560L
1,611L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
75L
65L
CO2 emissions
169g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
32.0 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
268 hp
200 kW

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI has 23 hp more than AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
1,925 kg
4,244 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V66.5 s
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI and AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 and AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI: 3.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
1,172 km
728 mi
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
691 km
430 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
245 hp
183 kW
6.5 s
225 km/h
140 mph
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
268 hp
200 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
268 hp
200 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
782 L
27.6 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
268 hp
200 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIQ5 I (8R)Facelift 20123.0 TDI V6AUDIQ5 III (GU)2.0 TFSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
268 hp
200 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,925 kg
4,244 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,629 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,655 mm
65.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
782 L
27.6 cu ft
Length
4,717 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,669 mm
65.7 in
Range score
1,172 km
728 mi
691 km
430 mi
CO2 score
169 g/km
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Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
782 L
27.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI Q5 I (8R) Facelift 2012 3.0 TDI V6

  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 480 km (298 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI Q5 III (GU) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 242 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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